Phoenix-area school districts updated heat policies and safety protocols to protect students from extreme heat as they return to campuses.

Sedona’s Planning and Zoning Commission advanced limits on new hotel and short-term rentals to reduce traffic and protect the Red Rock corridor.

Chandler Councilmember OD Harris filed a $5 million claim against the city, alleging malicious targeting related to a 2024 criminal case he was acquitted of.

The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for nine Arizona counties, with temperatures expected between 110-117°F through early August.

A large brush fire in Tucson's south side was sparked by consumer fireworks on South Treat Avenue Saturday night.

A multi-vehicle crash involving a black SUV closing eastbound I-10 near Loop 202 in west Phoenix is under investigation by state troopers.

Maricopa County GOP candidates clashed over 2020 and 2022 election fraud claims during the 2024 Arizona primary races.

The Pocket Fire near Sedona has burned over 17,000 acres with 20% containment, and officials warn full containment may take months.

Flagstaff marked July 4, 2026, with a drone show at Foxglenn Park to minimize wildfire risks instead of traditional fireworks.

An 18-month-old boy declared dead after a near-drowning in Gilbert, Arizona, was found alive hours later in the hospital morgue.